However, on trips over 100 ft (30 m), disabled people are apt to rest frequently, which substantially increases their trip times....
Search Results "Disability"
2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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A4.3.1(1) Travel Distances
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2.2.1 Demographic Information
Demographic variables included: gender, age, disability status (category), years with the disability, and years using the mobility aid....
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Signatures
Worden, Deputy Chief Dov Lutzker, Special Counsel Disability Rights Section By:________________________________ William F....
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IX. Complaints
Complaints may be sent to -- Disability Rights Section Civil Rights Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O....
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Q. What are the limitations on the obligation to make a reasonable accommodation?
The disabled individual requiring the accommodation must be otherwise qualified, and the disability must be known to the employer....
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13. Intermediate Stops
For example, a passenger with a disability arranges to be picked up at a medical facility and dropped off at home....
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1. Snow and Ice
a passenger's request for a paratransit driver to walk over a pathway that has not been fully cleared of snow and ice should be granted so that the driver can help the passenger with a disability...
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§ 37.107(b)
more, or purchases or leases such a remanufactured rail car, shall ensure that the rail car, to the maximum extent feasible, is made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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[ADA Title III] Maximum Extent Feasible
If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the facility shall be made accessible...
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13. Intermediate Stops
For example, a passenger with a disability arranges to be picked up at a medical facility and dropped off at home....
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1. Snow and Ice
a passenger's request for a paratransit driver to walk over a pathway that has not been fully cleared of snow and ice should be granted so that the driver can help the passenger with a disability...
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[ADA Title III §36.402(c)] To the maximum extent feasible
If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the facility shall be made accessible...
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106.5.37 Maximum Extent Feasible
If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the facility shall be made accessible...
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11B-244.1 General
Religious practice may restrict general access to specific areas, for example a raised altar area; however access for persons with disabilities to these areas may be required....
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11B-209.2.2 Bus loading zones
terms "designated public transportation" and "specified public transportation" are defined by the Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities...
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11B-209.2.2 Bus loading zones
terms "designated public transportation" and "specified public transportation" are defined by the Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities...
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11B-409.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
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11B-409.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
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11B-225.2.3 Library book stacks
Exceptions: Book stacks available for public use may be higher than 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor when an attendant is available to assist persons with disabilities...
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General: ADA Standard Section 105.1
Section 105.1 of the ADA Standards covers information on the Referenced Standards throughout the ADA Standards.
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11B-225.2.3 Library book stacks
Exceptions: Book stacks available for public use may be higher than 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor when an attendant is available to assist persons with disabilities...
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11B-244.1 General
Religious practice may restrict general access to specific areas, for example a raised altar area; however access for persons with disabilities to these areas may be required....
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§ 36.301(b) Safety
Safety requirements must be based on actual risks and not on mere speculation, stereotypes, or generalizations about individuals with disabilities....
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§ 36.302(f)(2)(ii)
(ii) Identify and describe the features of available accessible seating in enough detail to reasonably permit an individual with a disability to assess independently whether a given accessible...